Under the Shadow of Etna: Sicilian Stories from the Italian of Giovanni Verga

In "Under the Shadow of Etna: Sicilian Stories from the Italian of Giovanni Verga," the reader is immersed in a vivid tapestry of Sicilian life, where the influence of the majestic Mount Etna looms large over the struggles and aspirations of its inhabitants. Verga's literary style is characterized by his use of Verismo, a form of realism that emphasizes the gritty realities of life, infused with e...